Summer has always been a time when highly motivated teachers continue their graduate education so that they return to their school in the fall eager to transfer knowledge gained into their own teaching. Some fellowships are now also available for TEAC courses. Continue reading…
The Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program (EETP) provides forgivable loans to Nebraska teachers enrolled in an eligible graduate program at an eligible Nebraska institution. This current application is for courses that are held between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020. Continue reading…
Mindy Dhoritey, 48, of Bellevue, Nebraska, passed away suddenly at her residence March 25, 2019. Mindy was a member of Math in the Middle from 2014 to 2016. Bryan Middle School in Omaha will have a celebration of life for Mindy on Tuesday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m. Continue reading…
Show off your math swag! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Mathematics has shirts for sale through April 8, including a new sweatshirt option and the old favorites. Continue reading…
The Chemical Engineering Secondary Education STEM Workshop will be held June 27, 2019, in downtown Lincoln. This one-day workshop will give secondary educators insight into how chemical engineering problems are approached and solved by applying math and science principles. Continue reading…
Amber and Cailen O’Shea’s love for Elliott Elementary School runs in the family. Continue reading…
Engineering design activities can be a powerful entry point into science learning. Engineering is typically defined narrowly in K-12 education, which keeps students from engaging in rich classroom activities that connect professional practices to the many ways engineering and design can play out. Continue reading…